Award flights from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
Award space from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 18,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on SFO–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 114,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 18,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 33,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $5.60
- SFO–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 114,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–GRU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SFO–GRU: 18,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 49,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–GRU. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (18,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points: 18,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–GRU (seen on 97 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 97 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–GRU | 51 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 32,000 pts + $600.10 | SFO–GRU | 22 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,500 pts + $59.75 | SFO–GRU | 73 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 38,360 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 46 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $77.16 | SFO–GRU | 91 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.13 | SFO–GRU | 18 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $29.00 | SFO–GRU | 55 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 88 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 58,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 87 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–GRU | 9 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 71,400 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 16 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00 | SFO–GRU | 31 |
| GOL Smiles | 96,700 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–GRU | 79 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points: 33,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–GRU (seen on 96 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 96 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–GRU | 10 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 88 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 84,900 pts + $29.00 | SFO–GRU | 46 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 87,066 pts + $51.51 | SFO–GRU | 90 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $456.30 | SFO–GRU | 53 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 146,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 87 |
| GOL Smiles | 149,200 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–GRU | 78 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points: 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–GRU (seen on 97 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 97 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–GRU | 5 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 61,570 pts + $29.05 | SFO–GRU | 6 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 81,000 pts + $100.36 | SFO–GRU | 59 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–GRU | 88 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,900 pts + $29.00 | SFO–GRU | 8 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $38.00 | SFO–GRU | 3 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–GRU | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 194,100 pts + $76.33 | SFO–GRU | 87 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 205,652 pts + $78.81Mixed cabin | SFO–GRU | 91 |
| GOL Smiles | 575,200 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–GRU | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points: 114,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–GRU (seen on 5 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 114,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 5 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 275,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–GRU | 87 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + $83.91Mixed cabin | SFO–GRU | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $11.20 | SFO–GRU | 2 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,449–6,479 miles (10,379–10,427 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 18,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 97 dates | 33,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 96 dates | 57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 97 dates | 114,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 5 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 49,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 12 dates | 99,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 12 dates | 57,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 12 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
- Economy: 18,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 97 dates.
- Premium Economy: 33,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 96 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 97 dates.
- First Class: 114,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 5 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–GRU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–GRU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–GRU | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–GRU | Avianca LifeMiles | 61,570 pts + $29.05 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–GRU | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,900 pts + $29.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–GRU | Delta SkyMiles | 318,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–GRU | Air Canada Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + $83.91Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–GRU | United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $11.20 | 9+ | 4 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $11.20 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $11.20 (13 dates)AAdvantage | 114,000 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 22,000 pts + $5.60 (22 dates)AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $5.60 (22 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $11.20 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 325,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 56,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 121,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 312,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 110,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 106,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 312,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 61,570 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 312,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 81,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 332,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 225,200 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Smiles | 637,300 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Smiles | 575,200 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | — | |
| 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 315,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 81,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
In business class, SFO–GRU with 57,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–GRU with 18,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) had award space?
SFO–GRU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–GRU (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 18,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 97 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:39 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 08:39 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 97 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 97 dates, premium economy 96 dates, business class 97 dates, first class 5 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 91 dates, premium economy 90 dates, business class 91 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 51 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 5 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 46 dates, business class 6 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 16 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 87 dates, premium economy 87 dates, business class 87 dates, first class 87 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 31 dates, business class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 79 dates, premium economy 78 dates, business class 2 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 4 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul Brazilian Airlines and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (18,000 miles + $5.60) to $600.10 with Virgin Atlantic (32,000 points + $600.10); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $5.60) to $100.36 with Flying Blue (81,000 miles + $100.36). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 18,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $11.20 with AAdvantage (13 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 15, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.